Daisy Edgar-Jones (star of Normal People) features in an exclusive new trailer for Sony Pictures’ Where the Crawdads Sing, encouraging fans to experience the stunning new film exclusively in cinemas this July.

The trailer is being shared as part of the Industry Trust’s Moments Worth Paying For campaign, which reminds audiences of the magical experience of watching films on the big screen. Set in the beautiful marshland of Northern Carolina, this epic coming-of-age story is a cinema spectacle not to be missed.

The 3000 Pictures film, produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter, and based on the multi-million-selling novel and book club favourite written by Delia Owens, Where The Crawdads Sing will delight cinema and book fans alike, as they immerse themselves in the best quality experience of the action-packed story they already love.

Where the Crawdads Sing is the captivating mystery of “Kya” (Daisy Edgar-Jones) who raises herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina, and finds herself at the centre of a murder investigation. In this exclusive trailer, Daisy Edgar-Jones urges fans to enjoy the film “on the big screen” this Summer.

Where the Crawdads Sing stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People) as “Kya Clark,” Taylor John Smith (Sharp Objects) as “Tate Walker,” Harris Dickinson (The King’s Man) as “Chase Andrews,” Michael Hyatt (Snowfall) as “Mabel,” Sterling Macer, Jr. (Double Down) as “Jumpin’,” and David Strathairn (Nomadland) as “Tom Milton.” Olivia Newman (First Match) directs the screenplay by Lucy Alibar (Beasts of the Southern Wild) based upon the novel by Delia Owens.

 Ian George, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Entertainment, said: “All the beauty of the bestselling book Where The Crawdads Sing has been brought to life to create something very special on the big screen this summer. We’re thrilled at our partnership with the Industry Trust; it is a fantastic way to celebrate the unique experience filmmakers aim to create for cinema audiences. The quality of detail that has been put into this film has been done with a true passion to completely transport the audience into this visually spectacular world. For fans of the book and newcomers alike, this is an unmissable experience.”

Liz Bales, Chief Executive, The Industry Trust for IP Awareness, said: “Partnering with Sony Pictures’ on the latest Moments Worth Paying For Trailer for the beautiful and epic ‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ is the perfect way for us to continue to share our message with audiences: that there really is nothing like the cinema experience as the best way to watch films first. It’s wonderful to have a star as relevant and talented as Daisy Edgar-Jones to speak directly to audiences about those unforgettable moments we’ve all experienced and shared when we’ve bought a ticket and settled into our seat to immerse ourselves in a film.  We hope Daisy will inspire audiences, young and old, to watch the films they are excited about at the cinema this summer.”

As with all the Moments Worth Paying For film partnerships, this trailer directs audiences to, FindAnyFilm.com, which gives users the many ways to book, buy and watch all their favourite films & TV shows.

Where The Crawdads Sing – Exclusively At Cinemas July 22